Cardano’s ADA token is trading near $0.28, holding steady after a volatile stretch marked by regulatory headlines and exchange-driven momentum. Despite struggling to break resistance near $0.30, the cryptocurrency remains up 4% over the past week, reflecting cautious optimism among traders.
The latest catalyst comes from Coinbase, which expanded its on-chain lending service to include ADA as eligible collateral. Through integration with the decentralized finance protocol Morpho, U.S. customers—excluding New York residents—can now borrow up to $100,000 in USDC using ADA as security.
Coinbase Expands ADA Utility
This development allows Cardano holders to access liquidity without selling their tokens, potentially avoiding taxable events. Coinbase’s lending product has already generated more than $1.9 billion in loan originations since launching last year with Bitcoin and Ether. Adding ADA broadens the platform’s collateral base and increases real-world utility for the token.
The move also places Cardano alongside other supported assets such as XRP, Dogecoin and Litecoin, signaling deeper institutional recognition.
Key lending details:
- ADA accepted as collateral in the U.S. (excluding NY)
- Borrowing limit set at $100,000 in USDC
- $1.9 billion in total loan originations since launch
- Designed to provide liquidity without asset sales
Arizona Bill Adds Policy Tailwind
Beyond exchange activity, legislative developments are drawing attention. Arizona’s proposed SB1649, introduced by State Senator Mark Finchem, would establish a Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund. The bill passed the Senate Finance Committee in a 4–2 vote and now moves to the Senate Rules Committee.
The proposal outlines state management of Bitcoin, XRP and other digital assets to generate returns. It also references stablecoins, NFTs and DigiByte. While still in early stages, such measures underscore growing state-level engagement with digital assets and may enhance long-term confidence in established cryptocurrencies like Cardano.
Whales Accumulate 240M ADA
On-chain data from Santiment show large holders accumulating aggressively. Wallets holding between 1 million and 100 million ADA collectively added 240 million tokens over the past week.
This scale of buying often signals strategic positioning during price consolidation.
At the time of writing, ADA trades around $0.2750, down 0.51% intraday. The token is oscillating between support at $0.27 and resistance near $0.30. Technical indicators such as the MACD suggest mild short-term bearish pressure, with the indicator line below the signal line.
If ADA clears $0.28 decisively, momentum could build toward $0.29 and potentially $0.30. A sustained breakout above $0.30 would mark a psychological shift for traders. On the downside, failure to hold $0.27 could expose $0.26 or even $0.25, depending on broader market sentiment.
For now, Cardano sits at a technical crossroads—supported by whale accumulation and expanding utility, yet constrained by resistance levels that demand stronger buying conviction.
